What are the highest-scoring games in NHL history?

Offensive numbers are up in the NHL.

The goals-per-game average has increased in recent years, and the number of 100-point scorers each season has also gone up.

In honor of more goals and more points across the league, here's a look at the highest-scoring games in NHL history: 21 goals Edmonton Oilers 12, Chicago Blackhawks 9 - Dec.

11, 1985 Montreal Canadiens 14, Toronto St.

Patrick's 7 - Jan.

10, 1920 20 goals Toronto Maple Leafs 11, Edmonton Oilers 9 - Jan.

8, 1986 Edmonton Oilers 12, Minnesota North Stars 8 - Jan.

4, 1984 19 goals Vancouver Canucks 10, Minnesota North Stars 9 - Oct.

7, 1983 Detroit Red Wings 10, Boston Bruins 9 - March 16, 1944 Boston Bruins 10, New York Rangers 9 - March 4, 1944 Montreal Canadiens 13, Hamilton Tigers 6 - Feb.

26, 1921 Montreal Canadiens 16, Quebec Bulldogs 3 - March 3, 1920 Montreal Wanderers 10, Toronto Arenas 9 - Dec.

19, 1918 Editor's Picks Which NHL players have played the most seasons? 8d Keith Jenkins Who has scored the most goals in NHL history? 7d Keith Jenkins Which player has the most career points in NHL history? 2d Keith Jenkins 18 goals San Jose Sharks 10, Pittsburgh Penguins 8 - Jan.

13, 1996 Detroit Red Wings 10, Winnipeg Jets 8 - Nov.

25, 1987 Toronto Maple Leafs 10, Chicago Blackhawks 8 - Oct.

15, 1983 Buffalo Sabres 14, Toronto Maple Leafs 4 - March 19, 1981 Quebec City Nordiques 11, Washington Capitals 7 - Feb.

22, 1981 Toronto Maple Leafs 10, Chicago Black Hawks 8 (spelled "Black Hawks" until 1986) - Feb.

20, 1977 What is the highest-scoring game in NHL playoff history? The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 10-8 in the first game of their 1982 division semifinal series on April 7, 1982.

The Kings won the series 3-2.

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